Crossword clue
“Predator with dermal denticles”
This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHARKLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels1
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The clue “Predator with dermal denticles” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Predator with dermal denticles” clue?+
The answer is SHARK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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